Adeliya Petrosyan Skips Press Conference Following Olympic Qualification Victory

Two-time Russian champion in women’s singles figure skating, Adeliya Petrosyan, did not attend the press conference following her victory at the qualifying tournament for the 2026 Olympics, which is taking place in Beijing, China.

Belarusian athlete Victoria Safonova, who finished in fourth place and also qualified for the Games in Italy, also missed the press event. Athletes from Russia and Belarus are prohibited from making any official comments after their performances. The press conference featured athletes who placed second, third, and fifth.

Petrosyan received a score of 209.63 points for her performance. After the scores were announced, she smiled and made a heart gesture towards the camera.